Oedipus Rex
"Pasolini’s Terrifying… Compassionate… Magnificent…"
Originally released in 1967. Oedipus Rex is a drama film. directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Starring Franco Citti, Silvana Mangano, and Alida Valli
Synopsis
In pre-war Italy, a young couple have a baby boy. The father, however, is jealous of his son - and the scene moves to antiquity, where the baby is taken into the desert to be killed. He is rescued, given the name Oedipus, and brought up by the King and Queen of Corinth as their son. One day an oracle informs Oedipus that he is destined to kill his father and marry his mother. Horrified, he flees Corinth and his supposed parents - only to get into a fight and kill an older man on the road…
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 7, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (358 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Franco Citti
as Oedipus
Silvana Mangano
as Jocasta, Queen of Thebes (and unnamed Italian young mother)
Alida Valli
as Merope, Queen of Corinth
Carmelo Bene
as Creon
Julian Beck
as Tiresias
Luciano Bartoli
as Laius, King of Thebes (and unnamed Italian young father)
Francesco Leonetti
as Servo di Laio
Ahmed Belhachmi
as Polybus, King of Corinth
Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia
as Sacerdote
Giandomenico Davoli
as Pastore di Polibo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Somafis
- Arco Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oedipus Rex about?
In pre-war Italy, a young couple have a baby boy. The father, however, is jealous of his son - and the scene moves to antiquity, where the baby is taken into the desert to be killed. He is rescued,...
Who directed Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
How long is Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Oedipus Rex released?
Oedipus Rex was released on September 7, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Oedipus Rex?
The main cast of Oedipus Rex includes Franco Citti, Silvana Mangano, Alida Valli, Carmelo Bene, Julian Beck.
Is Oedipus Rex worth watching?
Oedipus Rex has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 358 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.